Regional Victoria Power & Wastewater Rules, by Council
Regional Victoria splits cleanly between two distributors: Powercor covers central and western Victoria, while AusNet covers Gippsland and eastern Victoria (see the state-wide VIC article for export limits and the wastewater framework). Wastewater approval stays consistent across all these councils regardless of distributor. Looking for a Greater Melbourne council instead? See the Metro Melbourne power & wastewater rules by council page.
Powercor: Greater Bendigo, Greater Shepparton, Mitchell, Ballarat, Greater Geelong, Golden Plains, Warrnambool
Powercor covers central and western Victoria, including all of the state's major western and central regional cities. Greater Bendigo, Greater Shepparton, Mitchell, Ballarat, Greater Geelong, Golden Plains and Warrnambool all sit clearly within this territory.
Source: Powercor network boundary information
AusNet: Baw Baw, Latrobe, Wellington
AusNet covers eastern Victoria, including the Gippsland region. Baw Baw, Latrobe and Wellington shires all sit within this eastern territory, distinct from Powercor's central/western coverage.
Source: AusNet network boundary information
Frequently Asked Questions
Which distributor covers regional Victoria?
It splits cleanly by region: Powercor covers central and western Victoria, including Bendigo, Shepparton, Ballarat, Geelong and Warrnambool, while AusNet covers Gippsland and eastern Victoria, including Baw Baw, Latrobe and Wellington.
Does my wastewater approval process change based on my electricity distributor?
No. The Permit to Install/Alter and Certificate to Use process, including the Land Capability Assessment requirement, is consistent across every council on this page regardless of which distributor serves the area.
Where do I check my exact distributor for a regional Victorian address?
DEECA has an online lookup tool that confirms your specific distributor by address.